Quimbys Editor
National Water Trails of the Heartland
The National Water Trails system celebrated its fifth anniversary at the end of February. And a lot has happened to both increase use of America’s amazing water systems, and their stewardship by local communities, since water trails were added to the original National Trails System Act of 1968. Let’s take a look at some around […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Exploring the Iowa Great Lakes
For more than a century, families have fled the stifling summer heat and crowds in Midwestern cities to seek respite on a cool, distant lakeshore. Twin Cities residents flocked to Lake Minnetonka, in Longfellow’s celebrated “land of the Dacotahs,” while Chicagoans rumbled northward to tony Lake Geneva, Wis. They still do so today. And, in […] Read More
Destination: Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tenn., a vibrant Midwest lake destination? You better believe it. Completion of the Ft. Loudoun Dam by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1943 created Fort Loudon Lake, which extends from the dam site at Lenoir City upstream about 50 miles to Knoxville, where it slices through downtown. OK, technically it’s the Tennessee River […] Read More
Walleye: An Indigenous Freshwater Delicacy
It was late summer, 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with high humidity. What do you do when you’re fishing for a creature that’s been called a golden prize? The answer depends on the lake you’re fishing and the ecosystem in place. Many walleye anglers search for baitfish off deep-water ledges. Most anglers on the water that day […] Read More
Suntex Acquires The Ridges Marina
Suntex Marinas announced that it has acquired The Ridges Marina on Lake Chatuge in northern Georgia. “We are really looking forward to being part of the Suntex family of marinas,” said Michael Kennedy, general manager of The Ridges Marina. “Our team is already working hard with Suntex management to bring about several exciting enhancements to […] Read More
New Engines for 2017
The Miami International Boat Show may not attract huge crowds from middle America, but the products introduced there every year certainly impact boaters between the coasts. The 2017 edition of “The Ultimate Boat Show” saw plenty of new power options, and even more new technology to make using that power easier and more efficient. Here’s […] Read More
Welcome to Cincinnati, Ohio’s Front Porch
Rising from rolling hills midway along the length of the 981-mile Ohio River, Cincinnati acts as a gateway not just to its home state of Ohio but to neighboring parts of scenic Indiana and Kentucky as well. The region is rich with natural beauty and authentic landmarks from a storied past, juxtaposed with an exciting […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Profile: Bay Point Marina
People from all over the country come to Bay Point Marina to fish its natural shorelines, shallows and grass beds. The waters of the northern Gulf are also known for offshore fishing, diving, water sports, sailing and its abundant artificial reefs. The marina and its surrounding waters offer seasonal migrations of king, trout, Spanish mackerel, […] Read More